Guides
Mirror guides
Sizes, hanging, leaning safely, glass quality and where a mirror does the most for a room.
What size full length mirror do you need?
How tall and wide a full length mirror should be to show you head to toe, worked out for your height, with sizes for bedrooms, hallways and dressing rooms.
Read the guideHow to hang a mirror, including heavy and full length mirrors
How to hang a mirror safely on brick, block or plasterboard: the right fixings by weight, D-rings vs keyholes vs cleats, hanging height and a step-by-step method.
Read the guideHow to clean a mirror without streaks
How to clean a mirror without streaks using two cloths and water, what to do about hairspray, toothpaste and steam, and why black edge spots will never wipe off.
Read the guideHow to secure a leaning mirror so it cannot tip
How to secure a leaning mirror with an anti-tip strap, screw eye and cable, L-bracket or cleat, plus lean angle, floor pads and rental options.
Read the guideHow to move a large mirror without breaking it
How to move a large mirror safely: what to wrap it in, how to carry it through doors and stairs, how to load it in a car or van, and what to do if it still breaks.
Read the guideMirror glass thickness explained: 3mm, 4mm or 5mm?
Mirror glass thickness in plain numbers: why 3mm ripples, when 4mm is right, when to pay for 5mm, the weights at each size, and how to check a mirror at home.
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